They were a fair type of nearly the lowest order of shop-girls-- careless, slouchy, and more or less pale from confinement. They were not timid, however; were rich in curiosity, and strong in daring and slang.

• 她们属于接近最下层的女工阶层--满不在乎,不修边幅,因为整天关在车间里脸色有点苍白。她们可不是腼腆胆小之辈。这是些胆大好奇,说话粗野的泼辣女子。